Herbed Chicken Nuggets
These tender chicken nuggets are coated in seasoned bread crumbs and wheat germ, with parsley, thyme, basil, black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes adding layered herbal flavor and gentle heat. Serve them as a family-friendly lunch, casual dinner, or party appetizer with a favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Chicken Nuggets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 62 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- 2
Trim any fat from chicken and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- 3
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the water and add the chicken.
- 4
Combine the parsley, thyme, red pepper, bread crumbs, wheat germ, basil, and pepper. Stir in the oil with a fork, mixing well to distribute it evenly. Pour the seasoning mixture into a resealable plastic bag and toss the chicken pieces to coat.
- 5
Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Turn the pieces and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- 6
Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes, turn the pieces, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Calories 476.57 kcal High 24%
- Protein 65.49 g Good Source 131%
- Carbohydrate 25.39 g 9%
- Total Fat 11.89 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.04 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 257.84 mg High 86%
- Sodium 433.22 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 4.64 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 3.08 g --
- Added Sugars 1.41 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 78.57 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.76 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 328.86 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 32.25 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.63 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Herbed Chicken Nuggets is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Basil, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 476.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Chicken Nuggets made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Basil, Dried Thyme, Eggs. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Chicken Nuggets?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 476.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Chicken Nuggets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Herbed Chicken Nuggets healthy?
- Herbed Chicken Nuggets has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 476.57 calories and 65.49 g of protein, or 131% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 433.22 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.04 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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